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Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress extends subsidies
Read full article: Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress extends subsidiesThere’s bipartisan support in Congress for extending tax credits that have made health insurance more affordable for millions of people since the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Long Island, Republicans defend an unlikely stronghold as races could tip control of Congress
Read full article: On Long Island, Republicans defend an unlikely stronghold as races could tip control of CongressIt’s a 2024 election battleground where millions of dollars are being spent and some of the biggest names in American politics are sure to pop up.
Biden's 2 steps on immigration could reframe how US voters see a major political problem for him
Read full article: Biden's 2 steps on immigration could reframe how US voters see a major political problem for himOver the course of two weeks, President Joe Biden has imposed significant restrictions on immigrants seeking asylum in the U.S. while also offering potential citizenship to hundreds of thousands of people without legal status already living in the country.
New York gets a new congressional map that gives Democrats a slight edge in fight for House
Read full article: New York gets a new congressional map that gives Democrats a slight edge in fight for HouseNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul has approved a Democrat-drawn congressional map that gives the party a modest boost in a few battleground districts.
Congressional leaders reach a tentative deal to avoid government shutdown. But Ukraine aid stalls
Read full article: Congressional leaders reach a tentative deal to avoid government shutdown. But Ukraine aid stallsCongressional leaders have announced a tentative agreement to prevent a government shutdown, for now.
New York Democrats propose new congressional lines that could help them in battleground races
Read full article: New York Democrats propose new congressional lines that could help them in battleground racesDemocrats in charge of New York’s Legislature proposed new lines for congressional districts in the key battleground state hours after rejecting boundaries created by a bipartisan redistricting commission.
Democrats cheer New York win as good omen for November. But is it enough to calm anxiety over Biden?
Read full article: Democrats cheer New York win as good omen for November. But is it enough to calm anxiety over Biden?Former Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi winning back his Long Island seat could provide a blueprint for Joe Biden’s reelection campaign heading into November.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the race to replace George Santos
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the race to replace George SantosVoters in New York’s third congressional district will decide who will complete the remaining 11 months of George Santos’ unfinished term.
Retirements could tip control of the House majority. It's Republicans who have the early edge
Read full article: Retirements could tip control of the House majority. It's Republicans who have the early edgeA chaotic year for the House is coming to a close with more Democrats than Republicans deciding to leave the chamber.
Israeli military veteran tapped as GOP candidate in special election to replace George Santos
Read full article: Israeli military veteran tapped as GOP candidate in special election to replace George SantosRepublicans have picked a little-known county lawmaker who once served in the Israeli military as their candidate in a special election to replace ousted congressman George Santos.
Former congressman tapped as Democratic candidate in special election to replace George Santos
Read full article: Former congressman tapped as Democratic candidate in special election to replace George SantosFormer U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi has been selected to be the Democratic nominee in next year’s special election to replace George Santos after he was expelled from the U.S. House.
NY Gov. Hochul hits election hurdle in running mate’s arrest
Read full article: NY Gov. Hochul hits election hurdle in running mate’s arrestNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul will have to maneuver the sudden arrest and resignation of her running mate and lieutenant governor on bribery charges as she tries to win her party’s nomination in June.
Bills' new stadium deal carries $850M taxpayer tab, gov says
Read full article: Bills' new stadium deal carries $850M taxpayer tab, gov saysState and county taxpayers will be asked to commit a record $850 million in public funds toward construction of the Buffalo Bills’ new stadium as part of a 30-year lease agreement.